Educational Psychology Doctoral Fellowship

The OSU Fellowship in Educational Psychology provides four-year support for PhD student-scholars whose research interests focus on instruction, learning, development and/or motivation in reducing educational disparities of under-represented and students. The fellowship program seeks students whose life, research experience and academic performance will contribute to the Educational Psychology Program by maximizing the benefits of engaging and learning with different learning communities for all. The program is an excellent fit for those planning a career in research and/or teaching in the field of educational psychology.

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Benefits

Educational Psychology Fellows receive four-year support in the form of a full tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance.

 

Requirements

• Full-time enrollment (at least 6 credit hours per semester)
• Maintain good academic standing
• Complete duties as assigned (e.g., research assistant, teaching undergraduate Educational Psychology courses)
• Must not hold outside employment during fall and spring semester (See EPSY Handbook for details)

 

Eligibility

• Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology Option) PhD Program applicants
• Individuals not currently enrolled in a doctoral program at OSU

 

Application Materials

• A cover letter not to exceed two pages describing how the applicant’s interests and goals align with the aim of the fellowship. Additionally, the statement should include how the applicant will contribute to the program’s learning environment across and between different sociocultural contexts, communities, and lived experiences; and to her/his future profession. Statements should be sent to mike.yough@okstate.edu with “EPSY Fellowship Cover Letter” in the subject line.
• Two letters of recommendation addressing the same topics as listed for the cover letter. Letters should be sent directly to mike.yough@okstate.edu with “EPSY Fellowship Letter of Recommendation” in the subject line.
• Materials are due by 5 p.m. February 15

 

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by the following criteria:

• Potential to contribute to different perspectives and viewpoints of the program and her/his future profession. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons from historically under-represented groups at OSU or scholars in the field of Educational Psychology, and first-generation college graduates.
• Applicants have research interests or career goals aimed at promoting the synergy of learning across, between, and with different groups/communities. Extracurricular experiences, leadership experiences, and international experiences also help the committee evaluate the applicant’s potential.
• Evidence of superior academic achievement or potential (e.g., GPA, GRE, honors/awards, research experiences, publications or academic conference presentations) will also be taken into consideration.
• Letters of recommendation